Spiritual Exercise

Subud  is an international spiritual movement that began in Indonesia in the 1920s as a movement founded by Muhammad Subuh Sumohadiwidjojo.The central practice of Subud is the latihan kejiwaan (literally "spiritual exercise" or "training of the spirit" or simply 'the latihan'.

 In the practice of the exercise, members are typically advised to follow 'what arises from within', not expecting anything in advance. One is recommended not to focus on any image or recite any mantra, nor to mix the exercise with other activities like meditation or use of drugs, but simply to intend to surrender to the Divine or the transcendent good or the will of God.

Subud's founder speculated that the spontaneous prayer movements which characterise latihan are similar in character to early meetings of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker)which gave rise to the name Quakers. It also resembles reports of followers of H. W. L. Poonja and Andrew Cohen, who also report spontaneous awakening while being in their presence.

See also "neo-Advaita" and "satsang".

One common mistake is to think that one reality is THE reality. You must always be prepared to leave one reality for a greater one. -Mother Meera

 “If man sees hazard as a misfortune rather than an opportunity, he will seek to close the door to freedom rather than keep it open.” ― John Godolphin Bennett

John Godolphin Bennett ( 1897 -  1974 ) was a British mathematician, scientist, technologist, industrial research director and author. He is perhaps best known for his many books on psychology and spirituality, particularly on the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff [George Gurdjieff]. Bennett met Gurdjieff in Constantinople in October 1920 and later helped to co-ordinate the work of Gurdjieff in England after Gurdjieff's arrival in Paris. He also was active in starting the British section of the Subud movement, and co-founded its British headquarters.